Johnny B. Goode Lyrics
This is based on Berry's life. It tells the tale of a boy with humble beginnings with a talent for guitar. Some details were changed: Berry was from St. Louis, not Louisiana, and he knew how to read and write very well. The line, "That little country boy could play" was originally, "That little colored boy can play." Berry knew he had to change it if he wanted the song played on the radio. Berry got the name "Johnny" from Johnnie Johnson, a piano player who collaborated with Berry on many songs. Always makes me think of Back to the Future!
Chuck. Chuck. It's Marvin - your cousin, Marvin BERRY. You know that new sound you're looking for? Well, listen to this!
This song was sent with the Voyager into deep space for any aliens who happen upon it to listen to.
I knew this has some autobiographic twist, but I always thought that "Johnny" showing up in many songs relates to Johnny Winter.
I know I'm wrong in this one because of "timing" but I know somewhere else I'm right!
brillant
How can I explain how much influence this song has had over rock and roll? TOP.
i wish i was alive in the 50's. some of the best music came from that era. and influences me more than any other kind. and it makes you feel like dancin!!
Literally a classic.
The Rock n' Roll National Anthem.
The most influential rock'n'roll song ever.